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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1930

Page

3

Ten Fatalities in Texas Are Ascribed to Cold Weather

The article reports multiple deaths blamed on freezing conditions across Texas and other states, noting four killed by a gag from a heater and several accidents around bridge and street locations. It describes frigid Atlantic seaboard weather, sharp temperature drops from 65 to 20 degrees, and related flood threats and relief in various regions.

Texas Atlantic Seaboard Tulay Hell New York Chicago Great Times Waintw Blontana North Dakota Minnesota Swanton Pacific Coast California

Southwest Storm Strikes Southwest and Plains Regions

Temperatures rose across the Southwest and Rocky Mountains after a nine day blizzard. Gulf coast Texas and the Rio Grande valley faced harsher conditions with fears of fruit loss and extensive livestock impact. Death tolls from recent fires and overheated stoves were reported, with new weather warnings and flurries predicted across the plains.

Kanaas Oyty Dan Wweather Barents Gulf Coast Texas Dlia Grande Valley Gulfere Blievnrt Colgrady Kavkion Kanaas

Al Smith and wife honored at Miami Firemen's Ball

MIAMI Jan 11 Former Governor Alfred E. Smith and Mrs Smith were guests of honor at the Miami firemen's ball last night. He had suggested the event as a chance to relax away from party members and they spent time dancing with firefighters and city officials.

al Smith Miami Fla Alfred HF. Syalth Mrs. Smith Miami Firemen's

Coolidge fishes in Florida during Greek festival port visit

Former President Calvin Coolidge vacationed in Florida joining the Greek festival in St Petersburg area. He sailed on a tuna fishing boat named in his honor with 100 boats docked for the event. A diver returned with two large sponges while Mrs Coolidge accompanied him aboard. Также Tia Mather, holder of the women’s world speed record, tried a cross country flight from Los Angeles to New York but turned back in Albuquerque.

Petersbuhg Fla Cilein Coolidge Varpon Springs Dir Mra Coolidge Gulf of Alexico Tia Mather Albuquerque N. A Its Kar Los Angeles New York

Kentucky Flood Claims Boy's Life in Melean County

In Louisville area and across Western Kentucky heavy floods forced families from homes as waters rose. Robert Carter, about 11, drowned when a bridge collapsed under floodwaters yesterday afternoon in Melean County after a vehicle stalled on a submerged span.

Louisville Heath Scorea Inna Kentucky Robert Carter Melean

Freed by Jury in Texas v Chambers

The defense claims the case against Texas v Chambers was tainted by political hatred and personal bias. During the trial Johnson accuses Calhoun as a foreign influence in the prosecution and clashes over reading ritual passages from Ku Klux Klan material. Judge Andoryun limits the line of questioning while arguments flare between sides about legal authority to obtain aid.

Texas Cheubers Johnson Galloway Calhoun Calhoun Tobingan Sveligson Ku Klux Klan Dla- Hock Johnson Xeed Dlatock Andoryun Iim Bing Persunol

Calhoun Defends Himself Amid Raw Testimony in Rexar Trial

Police and courtroom tension mark the Rexar county case as CALHOUN argues his defense during a lengthy session. He denounces witnesses and accuses the prosecution of misrepresentation, while recalling remarks about chambers and the Lynne Stephens testimony. The judge instructs the jury to disregard some remarks as proceedings continue.

Calhoun Johnso Unuat Boul Hexar County Dolinson Calhoun Biilliant Calhown Ingeliter Lynn Stephens Chambers Ars Lynn Btephiens Frank Toyna Doluwsen Ald Frank Ama Reyna Frank Carl Wright Tohnsen Ambers Atascosa Johnson Pin Forney Lamar

Girl Choked by Mysterious Attacker on Woodward Avenue

Miss Helen Goodner of 123 Woodward Place was assaulted Friday night near Woodward and Dwyer avenue as a man lurked from shrubs and grabbed her throat. She freed herself with effort and cried for help, prompting police to sweep the area for the attacker but with no trace found.

Saturny Helen Goodner Woodward Place Waoodwarl Ang Dwyer Avenue

New Skirt Length Fight Is Puzzle to Luggage Makers

Skirt length debate confuses VTACINE manufacturers as luggage firms face demand shifts. Ambiguity in fashion trends causes puzzled plans for product lines and sizing.

Letter Delayed Delivery Reveals Long‑Lost Writer Message

A letter written and mailed by aGonttiqlere ate policicy list peipure during the CHI war was delivered 62 years after Anticritrr's death. It was mailed by My TT Wooten in Columbus, Oliv prison and addressed to Rev. EL Pottersville Tenn to be received by HW Adkins in Memphis, son of Rev. Adkins who died 30 years ago. The post office department took 67 years to deliver the letter with no explanation given.

Tenn Tan Wooten Columbus Oliv EL Pottersville HW. Adkins Memphis Aulking

Buster Kenton's Home Damaged in Beverly Hills Fire

Los Angeles reports fire at the Beverly Hills home of Buster Kenton destroyed the dining room and children's sleeping quarters. Kenton was away from home when the blaze occurred. Fire crews rescued the actor's children from danger and no injuries are reported.

Buster Kenton Los Angeles Lyo Rhildren Buster Weaton Gre Aetern Beverly Blils Kenton

Treasurer Chosen for His 88th Term

Mayville Tem 11 For the thirty eighth consecutive time William Winesin was elected treasurer of a Masonic lodge here.

Mayville William Winesin

Treat ments and public health notes in early medical discussion

Today continued notes on cancer treatments and industrial research with violet magnifying machines used in labs by companies like Vetephone and General Electric. A Spain outbreak shows fountains closed and rumor that apple daily cider prevents disease. parrot illness warns to avoid contact and underscores employment ad cues for workers.

General Electric Standard Gil

Girl Student Seeks Balm In Promise Suit In Tennessee

Miss Waiska, 22, a former Euerson College student now at a Back Bus school, sues alleging breach of promise. Defendant Wedwein H. Cos of Newburyport, a Boston attorney, is named. Cos is a 41 year old with two children. The case, first of its kind in the region, focuses on social standing and personal claims.

Tmaston Son Waiska Euerson College of Century Hay SMW Breweh Miss Walsoa Wedwein H. Cos Newburyyort Noston Bar Cox

Airplane Test Trip Resumes From Duluth Toward Grand Forks

In Duluth Minnesota on January 11 a winter air test resumed after a frozen motor delayed the flight to the Pacific coast. Major Tanke Rohee, flight commander, led a trio of planes aloft at 650 am and joined the formation toward Grand Forks as other aircraft that failed to reach yesterday’s stop did not survive.

Duluth Mian Aps Pacific Coast Grand Forks NX. D Talnk Roree

British Missionary Captive Released in Southeast Mupeh Province

A British missionary was freed after months of captivity in Mupeh province. A U.S. representative confirmed the release at Tayrh, Flupeh, noting the mission’s safe return and indicating ongoing talks with local authorities.

Ina Suinly Simmare Bendice Mupeh Sandy Ur Weileran Tayrh Flupeh

Pope Pius Issues New Encyclical on Juvenile Education

Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII issues an encyclical stressing the church holds the first share in education of children, followed by the family and then the state. He underscores the church's priority in juvenile education and urges cooperation among religious and civil authorities.

Pope Pius Vatican City

Air Mail Pilot Dies in Emergency Landing Near Sidney

Fog and snow hampered the air mail flight as the pilot, identified as a 28 year old nicknamed Chuck, burned to death during an attempted emergency landing while conducting a Sunday evening service near Sidney.

Air Mail Sidney Don Charles Chuck Here

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